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Baby Calf Health: News & Information

10/30/2009 03:09PM

The process of “calving” or parturition in beef cattle is defined by three stages.

10/26/2009 01:57PM

Calf health as reflected in morbidity and mortality is a consistent and major issue facing the dairy farmer. Data from Europe and the US clearly show that dairy calf mortality remains above 5-8%, representing a significant economic impact on the dairy farm economy.

10/23/2009 01:21PM

All correct answers will be placed into a drawing. One name will be drawn to receive a copy of Cattle - The Symbol Of The American West courtesy of Merial SureHealth.

10/22/2009 11:24AM

The prolonged wet weather is causing calf scours to become a problem in fall-born calves, according to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Scours is a broad, descriptive term referring to diarrhea.

10/19/2009 10:12AM

Producers can get a head start for calving season by taking advice from area experts. The 2009-2010 area beef meetings, hosted by the Indiana Beef Cattle Association (IBCA) and Purdue University, will take place in Indiana's 10 Extension areas between November and January.